Faculty

Area of Study

The exploration of space is a natural extension of our human desire to explore.
While we struggle to understand the simple beginnings of earthly intelligent life,
we also seek to understand the cosmos and our place within it.

The study of space is grounded in the natural sciences. Space
exploration, however, requires expertise in additional areas,
including social sciences, humanities, arts, history, business, law,
and recreation. The Space Studies program is, therefore,
interdisciplinary and broadly based. It accommodates all majors, and
the basic science core is accessible to non science students. The
electives help students identify ways in which their majors can be
applied to careers in the aerospace industry and in government. A
Space Studies minor enhances teacher preparation at any level and is
valuable preparation for graduate studies.

The prerequisite for admission to the Space Studies minor is
completion of Liberal Education Requirement Area VI Focus on the
Physical and Biological World.

Note: Bemidji State University is a member of the Minnesota
Space Grant Consortium, which is funded by the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration (NASA).